"Identify" attack?

[Taco Bot]

So for my gæm I'd like to implement a feature that allows the hero to use an "identify" attack on enemies. It would show the enemy's elemental type, and maybe a short blurb about the enemy (think Pokédex entry). Is there any way to implement this without remaking the battle system from scratch, or should I just wait until battle scripting is a thing?

If all else fails, I could make a bestiary a-la Vikings of Midgard, but I'd kind of like it to be an in-battle thing.

[guo]

Make an "identify" element, and have enemies have a counter attack to "identify" elemental attacks that does no damage, no animation and does not cause flinching. You will have to make a counter attack for each element/enemy type combination (eg one for fire, one for air ... and also hybrids if required - earth+fire etc). The counter attack should have a caption attached that displays the element type.

[Taco Bot]

Awesome! This works flawlessly! Thanks, guo.

[guo]

No worries!